Micah Projects

12/08/2026

A positive sense of identity and culture is fundamental to wellbeing.

This underpins everything we do at Micah Projects, including the specialist-run programs at our Children and Families Hub in Hawthorne, where we work alongside parents and children to break cycles of disadvantage, while building community.

Read more about the importance of connection and culture for families > https://www.micahprojects.org.au/latest/news-and-events/news/why-connection-is-part-of-family-care

11/08/2026

More than 122,000 people in Australia experienced homelessness on Census night in 2021. The rate of homelessness has also increased from 45 people per 10,000 in 2006 to 48 per 10,000 in 2021.

On Census night, every person counts. Our teams are working to help make sure the experiences of people experiencing homelessness are heard, represented, and counted.

For everyone taking part, everyone deserves to be seen and every voice matters.

09/08/2026

In July, our Housing and Homelessness Hub supported 458 individuals and families across Brisbane.

Every conversation is different, but each begins with the same commitment: to listen, understand and connect people with the housing, health, and community support they need.

➡️ Learn more about our homelessness and housing services> https://www.micahprojects.org.au/support-services/housing-homelessness-services

08/08/2026

Housing First recognises that housing is the starting point that gives people a foundation to recovery and break the cycles of homelessness.

This approach is grounded in evidence and results, and different to the traditional approach to homelessness. Learn more on our website> https://www.micahprojects.org.au/

07/08/2026

Housing remains out of reach for too many because demand continues to outpace supply.

When more affordable homes are available, more people move into permanent housing, crisis accommodation becomes available for those who need it most, and communities become stronger.

06/08/2026

This is a powerful ABC Brisbane story about older women facing housing insecurity.

💔We are seeing more older people accessing our services and are committed to strengthening our support for an ageing community. Through our Aged Care Navigation Program, we help older people access the right supports, services, and opportunities they need to live well and stay connected.

Get financial assistance? Move forward. Feeling unsafe? Back you go. For older women facing housing insecurity, navigating the ups and downs can be like a game of snakes and ladders.

06/08/2026

Do you know the names and stories of the people in your area facing homelessness?

We work with our local partners in Brisbane Zero to know their names, understand their challenges and respond where needed. Read more about our approach to solving homelessness> https://www.micahprojects.org.au/latest/news-and-events/news/what-weve-learned-about-ending-homelessness

05/08/2026

The profile of homelessness in Brisbane is changing. More children, older people and people experiencing complex challenges are seeking support. Responding requires more than one service. It takes coordinated action across housing, health and community.

See local data on Brisbane Zero's dashboard https://www.brisbanezero.org.au/our-progress

04/08/2026

A home is more than a roof. It provides safety, dignity and the stability people need to rebuild their lives. Through Housing First, we know that when people have somewhere safe to call home, better health, wellbeing and community connection can follow.

💛 If you can, help cover crisis accommodation for those without homes > https://www.givenow.com.au/supportingfamiliesincrisis

04/08/2026

This week (3-9 August) is Homelessness Week, an important awareness week to build community support and drive government action to end homelessness.

Queensland is in an unabating housing crisis. Families and children are unable to thrive without the most basic material need – a roof over their heads.

The Raising Queensland campaign is calling on the Queensland Government to ensure all families with children have unconditional access to stable housing.

Bridget Kinch, A/CEO of Micah Projects, one of Raising Queensland’s Founding Partners, says the evidence is clear: homelessness and poverty have profound and lasting impacts on children.

“Homelessness, domestic and family violence, child protection involvement, and financial hardship significantly increases the likelihood of developmental delays, poorer physical and mental health, disrupted education, and ongoing contact with health, child protection, justice, and other service systems throughout a child's life.

“These outcomes are not inevitable. They can be prevented or mitigated through timely, evidence-based prevention and early intervention. Children experiencing homelessness require specialist, trauma-informed responses that recognise the cumulative impacts of adversity and prioritise safety, stability, and recovery.”

To find out more about the Raising Queensland campaign and how you can join, visit raisingqueensland.com.